FIFA 10 Shooting Tips Guide

Need FIFA 10 shooting help? Everyone experiences FIFA 10 shooting problems since there are so many unique scoring situations in FIFA 10. It’s easy to forget which type of shot is the best way to score at any given moment.

To help you score more goals, we put together this helpful shooting tips guide covering all the different ways to score goals in FIFA 10 enjoy.

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Introduction to Shooting in FIFA 10

EA Sports introduced a new, more authentic shooting experience in this year’s edition of FIFA 10. In the past, you could get away with sloppy mechanics, poor shooting form, and an inaccurate power versus speed combination.

Now, you must learn exactly what it takes to put more shots on goal, test the goalkeepers, and score more goals. Let’s get started.

FIFA 10 Shooting Basics

Many factors determine the accuracy of the shot such as player momentum, speed, rating, and of course how far you power up the shot meter. There is a direct correlation between shot speed and ball elevation based just on the how much you power up the shot meter. Also keep in mind that your player’s accuracy is greatly diminished if he is on a full sprint while shooting, as well as his lateral momentum at the time.

It’s best to use slow controlled movements when shooting, and to always understand that the further away you are from goal, the more power and accuracy you need to score. Thankfully, there are 3 different shots you can use to score goals in FIFA 10.

Tip: A really good tip here is to let go of the sprint button, control your pace to gain composure, get the ball on your player’s dominant foot, and then let it rip.

FIFA 10 Finesse Shot Tips & Tutorial

The finesse shot is a more accurate yet less powerful shot than the normal power shot. Finesse shot works best when you are within 25 yards of the goal, and have both time and space to properly aim at the goal. This is a very effective tool to help assist your player in gaining composure while striking the shot.

A direct shot is hit with the boot laces, whereas the finesse shot is usually taken with the side of the foot. At the end, the finesse shot favors accuracy, placement, control, and composure over power and velocity.

How to Do a Finesse Shot in FIFA 10

• Finesse Shot Xbox 360 Controls – Press RB while Holding down B
• Finesse Shot PS3 Controls – Press R1 while holding down O

FIFA 10 Finesse Shot Video Example

Here’s a video on a FIFA gamer scoring a close range finesse shot. Notice how he slows down then finesses the ball into the control with accuracy and control, not power.

FIFA 10 Chip Shot Tips & Tutorial

The chip shot is a great shot for scoring 1 vs. 1 chances with the goalkeeper and/or testing the goalkeeper from distance when you find him out of position. Unlike the finesse shot, you strike the underside of the ball to send it high up into the air.

The faster you are running, the more difficult it will be to effectively chip the goalkeeper. I recommend slowly down before performing a chip and focusing on the power bar making sure it’s not more than 3/4 full at any time.

Tip: Pay attention to your radar when you’re on a breakaway. When you see the little goalkeeper dot moving towards you, it’s time to chip the goalkeeper and score a goal!

How to Do a Chip Shot in FIFA 10

• Chip Shot Xbox 360 Controls – Press LB while Holding down B
• Chip Shot PS3 Controls – Press L1 while holding down O

FIFA 10 Chip Shot Video Example

Here’s a video compilation of various chip shot situations that you can learn from. Notice how Duaine makes sure the goalkeeper is off his line before he does a chip shot.

FIFA 10 Power Shot Tips & Tutorial

The last shot is the normal shot aka power shot which is a hard driven shot on goal. The best way to do a power shot is to refer to the ball speed/elevation chart above. A good rule of thumb is to never fill up the power bar more than 3/4 full, or you risk putting the ball over the net.

Tip: Double tap the shoot button if you have a bad habit of shooting the ball over the goal. This will prevent you from filling up the power bar too much!

How to Do a Power Shot in FIFA 10

• Power Shot Xbox 360 Controls – Press B while filling up the power bar no more than 3/4
• Chip Shot PS3 Controls – Press O while filling up the power bar no more than 3/4

FIFA 10 Power Shot Video Example

Here’s a video that shows how to do a power shot while dribbling into open space.

How to Manually Aim Your Shot

Now that we’ve covered the basic shots in FIFA 10, let’s dive into how to manually aim your shots. You can choose the direction of your shots based on which way you point the left controller stick. As a general rule of thumb:

• Moving the stick to the left sends the ball left and adds sidespin
• Moving the stick to the right sends the ball right and adds sidespin
• Moving the stick up sends the ball up
• Moving the stick down sends the ball low along the ground

Another important aspect is which camera view you are using in FIFA 10. You need to adjust your shooting aim depending on which camera view. In Pro camera mode, moving the stick to your left means the ball goes left. However, in Tele camera mode, moving the stick to your left actually adds backspin to the shot. Be aware of how the angles in respect to you affect the aiming of your shot.

How to Aim Manually in FIFA 10

• Manual Shot Xbox 360 Controls – Aim Left Stick While Pressing B to add direction and spin
• Manual Shot PS3 Controls – Aim Left stick while Pressing O to add direction and spin

FIFA 10 Long Shot Tips

The key to scoring long shots in FIFA 10 is to hold down the Left control stick while filling up the power. This adds topspin to the shot, causing it to dip down and stay on goal.

When attempting long distance shots, remember to press shot first or your player will turn in the other direction if you move the control stick first. Once you press the shot button, your power bar will fill up. Then hold down the control stick to keep the shot goal level.

How to Do Long Shots in FIFA 10

• Long Range Shot Xbox 360 Controls – Press B then aim the left control stick down
• Long Range Shot PS3 Controls – Press O then aim the left control stick down

FIFA 10 Long Range Shot Video Example

Here’s an example of how a gamer keeps his shot at goal level while shooting from distance.

How to Keep Shots on Target

If you’re constantly missing the goal when shooting, then you are probably shooting too hard! Try these few tips:

• Try shooting within 20-25 yards from goal. This will improve your accuracy.
• Use the finesse shot more. Be careful online though. You need more time to wind it up.
• Never fill up the power bar more than 1/2 way.
• Play with at least 4 star teams only. Players have higher shooting ratings

How to Keep Shots Low on the Ground

Still haven’t figured this one out yet? Does anyone know how to keep shots low on the ground consistently? Leave a comment if you know how and I’ll update this section.

Time to Start Practicing Your FIFA 10 Shooting Skills!

All you have to do now is start practicing all the new FIFA 10 shooting tips and tricks you learned to see some good results. Don’t try to do everything at once. Start at the practice area and begin to practice your chip shot, finesse shot, power shot, long distance shot, aiming, accuracy, and then take those results to the real game.

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